I'm not going to lie, tactical RPGs are a game genre I adore. On top of that, Fire Emblem: Awakening was a fantastic game which I greatly enjoyed. Seeing a free Fire Emblem game on the app store was like a dream come true! I haven't saved up enough for the Fates games just yet and I've been missing the series so I downloaded this app immediately. It hasn't disappointed yet!

Not that it's 100% perfect either... The story, whilst functional, lacks real depth and the game seems happy to skip around between different worlds with little more justification that playing chase with the designated villain. And, only a few weeks since its release, I already find myself at the start of chapter 9 (of 9) and wondering if I'm already that close to completing the majority of the game. However, I'm not completely disheartened by this. New content has so far been released pretty frequently and, with plenty of extra quests and characters to obtain, the game offers more to enjoy outside of the main storyline.

It's a given that you'll enjoy the game more if you're familiar with the rest of the series but I'm sure new players will also enjoy its high quality graphics and strategic but bite-size battles. Besides, it's completely free-to-play so you've hardly got anything to lose!

I finally have my own PSP - yay! :D (I know I'm years late, but the games are still great!) I've just started playing Patapon; it's a cute little rhythm game in which you help the tiny members of an ancient tribe on their quest the reach 'Earthend'. By tapping different patterns in time with the music, you command the Patapons to march and attack in order to defeat various foes. The silhouette art style is simple and effective, much like many other aspects of the game. Similarly, the music adds to the tribal theme.In all honesty, I found it very tricky to get into the beat to begin with but having mastered that, the game quickly becomes addictive! It's surprisingly easy to lose yourself in the sound of the drums. Don't be discouraged if it takes a while to get the hang of it. The game will take it fairlt easy in you until then. Practicing in the hunting grounds will help a lot, as well as providing useful materials for expanding your army.I won't spoil any more, since watching a game unfold is half of the fun, but there's more depth and strategy to Patapon than you might think!

Everyone loves gummy sweets and the Japanese are no exception! Available in many Japanese stores in the UK, gummy candy usually comes in resealable pouches or bags of mixed individually wrapped sweets. These are normally round, bite-sized and a little bit squishy. You can usually find a range of fruit flavours from lychee to apple, all of which are really yummy and just chewy enough to make them satisfying to eat. Of course, there are a few wackier flavours around too! Below are some examples which can all be bought online from Japan Centre.

Make sure you check out today's Google Doodle! They've made a clever little ghost-fighting game in which you have to defeat ghosts by drawing the symbols above their heads in order. You've gotta be quick so if you have a drawing tablet, it might make life much easier if you use it!

So, as many of you may already know, today was the second day of MCM ComicCon in London. I (somehow) finished our cosplay outfits in time - Kerry had completed the swords before I'd done the outftits - so we went dressed as Lightning and Serah from Final Fantasy 13.

Overall, ComicCon was awesome! There were so many amazing cosplayers and stalls that I was overwhelmed at first! Getting an early entry ticket is well worth the additional price as it offers you several hours of relative calm to look at all of the tables easily. After midday, it tends to get quite crowded, making it harder to look at shops or take photos. It was also pretty toasty so we were grateful for our sleeveless outfits.

We were hoping to spot Lizz around the con but sadly couldn't find her... You might have more luck spotting her in her lolita outfit tomorrow. However, I did see someone dressed (brilliantly!) as Alphonse from Fullmetal Alchemist:

One section to be sure to check out is the Japanes food area. There are lots of treats on sale for much less than the normal shop prices, such as dorayaki (Japanese filled pancakes) at 5 for £5! The same applies for many of the other stalls which usually offer a convention discount of around 10% - often more. Be sure to shop carefully though; some items are available on multiple tables with different prices. One example of this was the price of Death Notes which varied from £8-£11...

Other Advice:

Bring as much cash as you need into the convention with you. The ATMs charge a £2.50 withdrawal fee and the queues can become ridiculously long so avoid them where possible.

Buy yourself lunch earlier. Perhaps consider eating a lighter lunch earlier in the day before all the cafés and stalls clog up. There are plenty of cheap snacks on sale to keep you going throughout the afternoon.

Don't wear a helmet or a really thick outfit. You'll boil in there and emerge dripping in sweat...

Take a big rucksack. It's ideal for stowing a jumper or spare shoes into - as well as loot!

Talk to the YouTubers. They're all really friendly and will often give signatures and selfies for free. Unlike the film actors who charge ~£25 for each...

Keep your group small but close. Even if you travelled with a larger group, pick one or two people to stay with for the whole day. Arrange clear meeting points with the rest of your group and stick to them. It's also a great idea to choose an emergency meeting spot in case you completely lose someone in the crowds.

Worst case scenario, talk to the security guys. They'll do their best to help you and are easily spotted at the entrance and exits.

Formerly known as katethegreat19, Erutan is a female singer/songwriter who uses a wide range of traditional folk instruments alongside her stunning voice to create warming covers and original pieces. Many of her songs are from or based upon the Final Fantasy game series which, being a series I adore, makes her songs even more special to me. She also has a solely instrumental channel called The Menagerie.

5) Suteki Da Ne

My favourite thing about this cover is the different lyrics to any others I've heard. It's quite a different take on the song and the piano and whispers in the background lend the song a very dreamlike feel.

4) Aerith's Theme

Another Final Fantasy cover with original lyrics: I especially love the harp parts! The lyrics also tell the story of Aerith's life and add to the melancholic tone of the song.

3) Yuki no Hana

Yuki no Hana is a very pretty fan-arranged piece by Erutan. The instrumental backing makes it sound almost like a music box at some points, so it sounds like a soothing lullaby. The lyrics may not be in English but they're still very touching and you can read their translation in the video description.

2) You're Not Alone

A beautiful song from Final Fantasy 9 (one of my favourite games!) and one of Kate's older covers. Despite having fairly low-key backing music, she layers her voice in such a way that the song still seems well rounded and melodic.

1) Rose of May

Yet another FF9 song, sorry! ^^' The rhythm of this song really carries it along and Kate's voice is as mellow as usual. Besides that, it's a really heartfelt piece and I love all the fanart that scrolls alongside the music.

Hey! Apologies for the lack of content recently... We've been working on some cosplay outfits for Comic Con later this year. It'll be our first time cosplaying so it's pretty exciting! :D We're going as Lightning and Serah from Final Fantasy 13.

I'll be putting some more posts on here soon. In the meantime, here's a picture I just finished of Conan and Ai from Case Closed. It's available on RedBubble too. :)

Origami is certainly one of - if not the - best known art forms from Japan. The transformation of a single sheet of paper into any number of beautiful creatures never fails to astound onlookers and fans. It's no wonder then that many artists draw inspiration from this traditional craft when creating their own masterpieces. We've gathered together some of the best clothes and jewellery in this theme below...

The genre to which Twenty One Pilots' music belongs is notoriously hard to define. Their lyrics feature an absurd mixture of metaphors and common sense which easily resonate with the listener, whilst their signature blend of acoustic and electronic sounds continues to draw you in.

5) Lovely

Every time I listen to this song it makes me imagine someone desperately trying to comfort their best friend. It seems both frank and heartfelt, without irony. : )

4) Kitchen Sink

This is first Twenty One Pilots song that my sister introduced me to. The lyrics are pretty odd, I'll admit but it's certainly fun to try singing along to!

3) Forest

My favourite lyrics from this song are 'I scream, you scream, we all scream 'cause we're terrified!' It made me laugh out loud the first time I heard them! XD Aside from that, it's pretty catchy too.

2) The Judge

I really like the story this song tells - and it's catchy to boot. It might not be the best known of their songs, but I'd still rate this as one of Twenty One Pilots' best.

1) Car Radio

Wow, the raw emotion in this one...! It's obviously been cleverly written to place just the right amount of emphasis on each word. Though it mightn't be the most cheery of songs, this is my favourite Twenty One Pilots piece all the same. :)